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GO: Biological Process

pyridine catabolic process

Term ID
GO:0046221
Synonyms
  • pyridine breakdown
  • pyridine catabolism
  • pyridine degradation
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of pyridine, a nitrogenous base (C5H5N) obtained from the distillation of bone oil or coal tar, and by the decomposition of certain alkaloids, as a colorless liquid with a peculiar pungent odor.
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